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ETH-NADO Rules (Directive No. 467/2020)

Ethiopian National Anti-Doping Office467/2020

Summary

These are the Ethiopian National Anti-Doping (ETH-NADO) Rules, adopted and implemented in accordance with ETH-NADO's responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code, its establishment Regulation No. 400/2017, and aiming to eradicate doping in sport in Ethiopia. The rules govern the conditions under which sport is played, focusing on anti-doping measures.

Who's affected

Athletes, athlete support personnel, national federations, and other persons involved in sport in Ethiopia.

Action required

Familiarize yourself with the ETH-NADO Anti-Doping Rules, particularly regarding prohibited substances, anti-doping rule violations, testing procedures, and your responsibilities.

Key points

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  • ETH-NADO Rules are based on the World Anti-Doping Code.
  • The rules define anti-doping rule violations and their consequences.
  • Testing, investigations, and results management are key components.
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    • Athletes have responsibilities regarding whereabouts and sample submission.
    • Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) are available for medical needs.
    • Appeals processes are established for challenging decisions.

Requirements

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  • Athletes must not Use Prohibited Substances or Methods.
  • Athletes must submit to Sample collection.
  • Athletes in Registered Testing Pools must provide whereabouts information.
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    • National Federations must comply with ETH-NADO's rules and enforce anti-doping regulations.
    • All persons involved in sport must be knowledgeable of and comply with the Anti-Doping Rules.

Rights and permissions

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  • Athletes have the right to a fair hearing.
  • Athletes have the right to appeal decisions.
  • Athletes have the right to apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs).
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    • Athletes have the right to know the Prohibited List and any revisions.
    • Athletes have the right to protection of their confidential information.

Restrictions

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  • Prohibited Substances and Methods are not allowed.
  • Athletes serving a period of Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension are prohibited from participating in sport.
  • Certain personnel involved in anti-doping cannot have conflicts of interest.

Penalties

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  • Ineligibility periods for anti-doping rule violations (ranging from a reprimand to lifetime bans).
  • Disqualification of results.
  • Forfeiture of medals, points, and prizes.
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    • Financial consequences.
    • Public disclosure of violations and sanctions.
    • Sanctions against National Federations and other sporting bodies for non-compliance.

Objectives

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  • Promote clean sport in Ethiopia.
  • Eradicate doping in sport.
  • Protect the health of athletes.
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    • Ensure fair competition and the integrity of sport.
    • Harmonize anti-doping rules globally.

Organizations

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  • Ethiopian National Anti-Doping Office (ETH-NADO)
  • World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
  • Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
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    • National Federations of Ethiopia
    • International Federations
    • Major Event Organizations
    • National Olympic Committee of Ethiopia

Legal references

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  • Ministry of Council’s Regulation number 400/2017
  • World Anti-Doping Code
  • International Standards (Testing and Investigations, Results Management, Laboratories, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, Education, Protection of Privacy and Personal Information)
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    • Technical Documents issued by WADA
Original sourcehttps://justice.gov.et/en/directives/eth-nado-rules-directive-no-467-2020/
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